Hardware requirements (2022.27.1 and below)
| Component | Description |
|---|---|
| Raspberry Pi 4 | Main device for running Android. 4GB of RAM recommended |
| Raspberry Pi 3 or newer | Secondary device running Linux. Handles video and networking. Select any spec that is available. |
| Geekworm TC358743XBG HDMI-CSI-2 | Required for video capture |
| Short microHDMI to HDMI cable | Connects Android video out to HDMI to CSI adapter |
| Short Ethernet cable | Connects two boards together |
Optional
| Component | Description |
|---|---|
| Argon Mini Fan | Cooling for Raspberry Pi 4, after testing multiple solutions I can only recommend this one. |
| Open housing for two Raspberry Pi computers | Makes cable management easy, allows all the hardware to fit into the center console |
| CarlinKit CPC200-Autokit, CPC200-CCPA | If you intend to use any form of CarPlay or Android Auto (wireless or wired). For wireless Android Auto order the new model: CPC200-CCPA |
| Huawei E3372(Europe), Alcatel IK41VE1(Europe), Alcatel IK41UC(North America) | Optional LTE modem, can be replaced with a different model that works on Raspbian out of the box. The modem is required if you plan on using Premium Connectivity features like online routing alongside Tesla Android. |
Notes
First versions require two Raspberry Pi boards in order to function. That requirement might be dropped in the future.